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Medical Conditions - Folliculitis

Folliculitis is a skin condition that results in the inflammation of hair follicles. The symptoms include clusters of white or red bumps around the hair follicle, itchy or burning skin, and the skin becomes tender. This condition is most commonly caused due to infection with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

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What could cause a small bump near my penis for 3 to 4 days?

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What causes a painless red bump under the eye?

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What causes purple spots and strange skin on my mons pubis?

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I have had scalp folliculitis for 3 years. How to manage it?

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Why do I have recurring chickenpox-like pimples on my legs?

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How do I treat my persistent genital boils?

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Could a pimple on labia minora be cancerous?

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My daughter has rashes on her buttocks. Is it a sweat rash?

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